Anticipated hiring range - $40.32 - $47.44 per hour
Required Education:
High School
A Journeyman Lineworker is a certified position. The position is responsible to construct and maintain overhead and underground electric circuits and equipment, to provide reliable electric service to the Utility’s electric customers. This position requires independent judgment to trouble shoot and restore electric service. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Electric Superintendent and Lead Lineworkers. This position has direct contact with customers.
Work involves moderate physical exertion, heavy lifting and exposure to inclement weather and limited office work. The hazardous conditions of working with high-voltage energized lines and equipment are a critical factor of this job.
Qualifications
Minimum: • High school diploma or GED • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License • Documented Journeyman Lineworker Certification • First Aid/CPR Certification • Forklift Certification • Must be able to work week-long standby hours and emergency call outs.
Preferred: • Additional technical in electrical systems training. • One to three years of experience as a Journeyman Lineworker.
The City of River Falls is a thriving and growing community located 30 miles east of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area in northwestern Wisconsin. With a population of 16,183 residents and 5,862 college students, the City offers excellent schools, 26 parks, miles of hiking and biking trails, safe neighborhoods, healthy economic growth, and a vibrant downtown.
This City is home to the Kinnickinnic River, a Class 1 trout stream, and Whitetail Ridge, a premier mountain biking destination. Residents and visitors also enjoy our golf courses and nearby Willow River State Park and the St. Croix River. Year-round festivals, parades, and art fairs showcase River Falls’ small-town charm and community spirit.
In River Falls, residents care deeply about the environment. In 2022, River Falls Municipal Utilities was ranked second in the nation for the percentage of customers participating in its green energy programs. River Falls was also the first municipality in Wisconsin to power its city facilities with 100% renewable energy.
We value education. River Falls is home to one of the 26 University of Wisconsin campuses. The University of Wisconsin – River Falls brings students from around the... world to our community and provides residents with multiple learning, recreation, and cultural opportunities. Chippewa Valley Technical College attracts businesses looking for skilled workers in high-demand fields.
